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Vafsi in Iran
One advantage the Vafsi have over other small tribes in Iran is that they have 24 of their folktales recorded in their heart language. The Vafsi compose a minute percentage of Iran's total population. The origins of the Vafsi are unclear. Most now live in remote rural parts of Iran. In the mid-eleventh century, the Seljuk Turks conquered Iran under Togrul Beg. During the next four centuries, it was successively dominated by the Seljuks, the Mongols under Genghis Khan, Tamerlane and his Mongol hordes, and the Turkmen, resulting in a melting pot of ethnic groups, including the Vafsi.
Ministry Obstacles
Islam is not challenged either by the Vafsi or other rural Iranian peoples. Few have heard the gospel, and as it stands, few have the chance to hear it in the near future.
Scripture Focus
"Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith." Habakkuk 2:4
Scripture Prayer
Pray that this people group become faithful to God and not trust in themselves.
Prayer Focus
Pray for God to demonstrate his blessing by strengthening and healing families and communities within the Vafsi so they will follow him.
Pray that God will send culturally-sensitive Christ followers who will show them the way to the cross.
Pray for a movement to Christ that will flourish among this people group.
Pray for the Vafsis to be blessed with peace, joy, and spiritual prosperity as they follow Jesus Christ.
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| People Name: |
Vafsi |
| Country: |
Iran |
| 10/40 Window: |
Yes |
| Population: |
24,000 |
| World Population: |
24,000 |
| Primary Language: |
Vafsi |
| Primary Religion: |
Islam |
| Scripture: |
Unspecified |
| Ministry Resources: |
No |
| Jesus Film: |
No |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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